15 h. ago Parents call for transparency as village school bus campaign gathers pace

Over 900 signatures have been lodged backing a petition calling for school transport in Sandford to be reinstated.

Politics

29 h. ago Nicolas Jackson forced to return to Chelsea after Bayern pull out of deal

German club unable to revive loan deal for strikerJackson had remained in Munich in hopes of moveNicolas Jackson has been left frustrated after Bayern Munich called off their attempt to revive a deal to sign the striker on loan from Chelsea. Jackson is due to return to London but is understood to be disappointed with how the situation has played out. Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea head coach, may face a challenge to lift the forward’s spirits when he rejoins the squad after the international break.It had seemed Jackson was set for a new challenge when he was given permission to fly to Munich on Saturday after Bayern reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy for €65m (£56m). However, Chelsea contacted the German club to inform them that they would not permit the deal to go ahead after Liam Delap sustained a hamstring injury against Fulham later in the day. Continue reading...

Economics

42 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry: Thousands rally against ‘catastrophic’ move of 1,000

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

Politics

55 h. ago Keir Starmer snap General Election deadline looms as 854k Brits sign petition

A petition calling for an 'immediate' general election has received more than 854k signatures and continues to rise. The petition claims the majority of Brits 'need and want change'

Politics

56 h. ago Tens of thousands sign petition against France loaning Bayeux Tapestry to British Museum

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

Politics

3 d. ago All but one EU states demand Russia ‘stop the killing’ in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges Monday deadline for Putin meeting – Europe live

EU member states, except Hungary, sign joint statement calling out Russia’s disregard for international lawEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in Latvia today, and has been speaking to the media in the last few minutes.Speaking alongside Latvia’s prime minister Evika Siliņa, she praised the country’s work on becoming “a true drone and anti drone powerhouse” in Europe, contributing to Nato’s security in the region bordering with Russia.We know that Europe is only safe if the eastern border is safe.“The risks your country and the other Baltic States warned us about, unfortunately, have materialised. Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is now in its fourth year, Putin is a predator, Putin’s proxies have been targeting our societies for years with hybrid attacks, with cyber-attacks, [and] the weaponising of migrants is another example.” Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Putin ignores international outrage over strikes on UK and EU buildings and launches new deadly barrage on Ukraine

In one of its deadliest onslaughts since the start of the war, Moscow launched 'egregious' attacks on Kyiv on Thursday, including the EU delegation and British Council buildings

Events

5 d. ago Man City talent joined Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham after rare 'old

Wrexham recently confirmed the signing of Manchester City defender Callum Doyle, with the Championship club's chief executive disclosing how they managed to seal the deal

Politics

5 d. ago Wrexham struck Premier League transfer agreement in way that's now very rare in football

Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson has discussed how traditional methods helped secure the signature of Manchester City defender Callum Doyle despite interest from rivals

Sport

6 d. ago Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call

The 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services

Politics

7 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta calls for more signings as record deal agreed

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market this summer and announced the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace over the weekend - but Mikel Arteta may not be done just yet

Economics

8 d. ago Eberechi Eze explains Tottenham snub in first comments on £67.5m Arsenal transfer

Eberechi Eze was expected to join Tottenham but north London rivals Arsenal stepped in to land the midfielder from Crystal Palace, with the £67.5million move now confirmed

Economics

9 d. ago Arteta welcomes Eze but worried by ‘significant’ Saka injury and Ødegaard blow

Eze called Arteta last week to ask about potential moveSaka and Ødegaard taken off, raising doubt for AnfieldMikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze had called him on Wednesday as he considered whether to sign for Tottenham to check if there might still be a route to Arsenal for him.“Yes, that shows you how much he wanted to come,” Arteta said, as he reflected on the final twist to a saga in which Arsenal acted on their longstanding interest in Eze to gazump Spurs. “It’s very difficult sometimes because you want to be very transparent and open with the players. They have to make decisions that are very important.” Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Arteta reveals Eze call, frets over ‘significant’ Saka injury and Ødegaard blow

Eze called Arteta last week to ask about potential moveSaka and Ødegaard taken off, raising doubt for AnfieldMikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze had called him on Wednesday as he considered whether to sign for Tottenham to check if there might still be a route to Arsenal for him.“Yes, that shows you how much he wanted to come,” Arteta said, as he reflected on the final twist to a saga in which Arsenal acted on their longstanding interest in Eze to gazump Spurs. “It’s very difficult sometimes because you want to be very transparent and open with the players. They have to make decisions that are very important.” Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Police remove sign calling for motorists to 'beep if you think Starmer's a w****r'

Locals have said the sign created the 'loudest dual carriageway in Britain' before it was brought to the attention of police.

Events

1 week ago Rural Stirling villagers show support for call to clean up "eyesore" green space

A petition organised by the village's community council has attracted signatures of almost half of the residents, calling on Stirling Council and police to help restore the green space.

Politics

1 week ago Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham’s ‘statement of intent’ with Callum Doyle signing

The Red Dragons have been busy this summer as Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac’s men rebuild for their first second-tier season since the 1981-82 campaign.

Politics

1 week ago UK summons Israeli ambassador over approval of settlement project

Foreign Office calls in Tzipi Hotovely after Netanyahu government signs off on plan for E1 area

Politics

1 week ago Calls for reduced speed limit signs near Dunblane to be installed 'as quickly as possible'

Stirling Council approved the reduction of the speed limit on section of the B8033 from 60mph to 40mph back in April last year following road safety concerns from nearby residents.

Politics

1 week ago 'I thought I was joining Tottenham but then Arsenal called and I immediately signed'

Eberechi Eze has been swooped away from joining Tottenham by north London rivals Arsenal, and it's not the first time the Gunners have hijacked one of the Lilywhites' transfers

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